During separate phone calls, the Egyptian FM explored ways to advance the diplomatic track, looking forward to holding the second round of Washington-Tehran talks, in order to reach understandings that would support the consolidation of a ceasefire, create favourable conditions to end the ongoing conflict, and lay the foundations for regional stability.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, the ministers stressed the need for concerted efforts to promote political solutions away from military escalation and to prevent the recurrence of military confrontations, emphasizing that dialogue and negotiation remain the best means to resolve the crisis and the only way to spare the region further instability.
During the calls, Abdelatty affirmed the importance of maintaining freedom of international navigation, while taking into account the security concerns of countries in the region, foremost among them the Gulf states.
He reiterated Egypt’s full solidarity with and support for Oman and all Arab Gulf countries, stressing that Cairo stands with Arab nations in facing any challenges that threaten their security and stability, affirming that Gulf security is an integral part of Egypt’s national security.
The ministers agreed to continue consultations and joint coordination regarding the latest regional developments and efforts aimed at containing tensions in the region, in a way that supports the pursuit of regional security and stability.
Abdelatty’s calls come as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi embarked on Friday on a regional tour including Pakistan, Oman, and Russia, as Tehran seeks to consolidate coordination with key partners amidst heightened regional tensions.
Meanwhile, the White House has said that US President Donald Trump would send Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s top diplomat, in a new bid to resume ceasefire talks with Tehran.
The upcoming round of talks follows a previous one held earlier this month, where US Vice President JD Vance met with Iranian representatives in Pakistan, the first such meeting since the war began on 28 February.
Islamabad’s meeting would take place as an indefinite ceasefire has paused most fighting; however, the economic fallout is still mounting, with global energy shipments massively disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Egypt, along with regional partners that include Pakistan, is continuing its efforts to halt the war.
Before the conflict started, Oman was mediating talks between Washington and Tehran on Iran’s nuclear programme.
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